MADISON-The South Dakota Board of Regents,
meeting today on the campus of Dakota State University, presented awards to two student
organizations from Dakota State University. President James O. Hansen presented the awards
on the Boards behalf. "It is always a pleasure to recognize student
organizations whose works contribute so much to their campus and community," said
Hansen.

Introduced by Dakota State University President
Jerald Tunheim, Steve Bartel, the Director of Student Activities at DSU, presented the
clubs to the Regents. "The two student organizations honored today improve their
campus and community through volunteerism, leadership and commitment," said Bartel.

The award for academic excellence was given to
the Math and Science Club for its works to promote the education and awareness of
mathematics and sciences within the surrounding community and the campus of Dakota State.
Club activities included: the presentation of its annual magic show to area third graders,
assisting fourth graders with a water testing program, writing and proctoring tests at the
annual Math and Science contest and judging a science fair in Salem. Members of the Math
and Science Club also expanded their education base and networked with others in their
field during the their attendance of the Academy of Science Convention, the Math
Conference and Nobel Conference.

The award for organizational leadership was given
to the Phi Beta Lambda-Business Club. Placing a strong value on student and community
leadership the club displayed consistent volunteerism and teamwork. Club members exhibited
community leadership through their participation in the March of Dimes Walk America and
Jail and Bail programs for which the Business Club raised over $9,000. On campus the club
sponsored a Real World Expectations workshop that gave students the opportunity to benefit
from information on actual work environments, job searches and job benefits.

Accepting the award for the Math and Science Club
were club Vice President Julie Fods and Secretary Stephanie Wicks. The award presented to
the Phi Beta Lambda-Business Club was accepted by club President Rachel Denny, Vice
President Susan Dunn, and Historian Shannon Proehl. Also present was the Business
Clubs co-advisor Dr. Orinda Christoph.